Birmingham · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Washwood Heath
We travel to Washwood Heath for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A roll-top that is seen better days
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes most of the day. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
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About our bath re-enamelling in Washwood Heath
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths. Nothing is disconnected or removed. Typical jobs include a coloured bath you want in white and thin, worn enamel in places, on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Washwood Heath and across Birmingham.
- Where
- Washwood Heath (B8, B24, B36)
- Area hub
- Birmingham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Washwood Heath
How long does re-enamelling take?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Washwood Heath included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How long does re-enamelling last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Washwood Heath
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Stains that will not shift
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Repairing versus replacing in Washwood Heath
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the entire surface with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Washwood Heath
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
What affects the price in Washwood Heath
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Washwood Heath. The price comes down to:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
About Washwood Heath
Washwood Heath is about 2 miles south of Erdington, in Birmingham. We travel to homes and businesses in Washwood Heath and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover 140 places in Birmingham.
We cover every part of the B8, B24 and B36 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Teall Road, Berry Road and Tarry Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A47, Washwood Heath is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Washwood Heath include Pelham (1 mile south), Saltley (1 mile south-west), Hodge Hill (1 mile east), Fox & Goose (1 mile east) and Little Bromwich (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Birmingham (3 miles south-west), Royal Sutton Coldfield (4 miles north), Lee Bank (3 miles south-west), Cape Hill (5 miles west), Streetly (6 miles north) and Paradise (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Washwood Heath
We visit homes around Rockwood Academy, St Margaret's Church and Leigh Primary School. You will also find Ward End Park (less than half a mile south-east) and Saltley Academy (1 mile south-east). The closest station to Washwood Heath is Adderley Park station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Heartlands Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Bromwich Castle (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Washwood Heath include Park Hall Nature Reserve and Shard End Lake.
- Local facilities include Stechford and Yardley North (2 miles south-east)
Landlords, agents and businesses in Washwood Heath
If you manage property in Washwood Heath, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
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